Idolator — There's certainly a lot to be excited about in 2009, but for some reason, I just haven't found much that I've connected with so far this year. I liked the Joy Formidable and Franz Ferdinand discs quite a bit, but it seems like the last week I've bee... more info

Persona Sauna — Pet Shop Boys release their 10th studio album, Yes, on March 23rd. If you haven't come across the album just yet, when you sign up to their mailing list you can receive this FREE album mini mix download. Pet Shop Boys - Yes (10 min Album Preview) [yo... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Amazon MP3 is selling the expanded 18-track Pogues album If I Should Fall From Grace With God for $3.99. The Arizona Daily Star interviews Orenda Fink about her new project, O+S. The New York Times indexes its collection of... more info

Guardian Music — It's a British pop powwow: turning interviewer, Johnny Marr asks his friends and former rivals the Pet Shop Boys about their inspirations, idols and the perils of too much Pernod ...Last month, presenting Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe with their Outst... more info

DUSTY BY ANNIE J RANDALL (OUP, £12.99) 'WHAT have I done to deserve this?' asked Dusty Springfield in her collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys. She might have been thinking of this painfully earnest study. It's not that it's under-researched ... more info

Guardian Music — The Pet Shop Boys, that unlikely pop duo with a penchant for sharp suits and lairy sportswear, are back in vogue, says Alexis Petridis. They're writing hits for Girls Aloud, being feted by the Killers and have a new album on the way. Just don't call... more info

Guardian Music — Hello all, and thanks for tuning in to this week's pop-fuelled show. You can't fail to have noticed the return of Pet Shop Boys – from their outstanding contribution to music award at the Brits, to their new, emphatically titled and Xenomania-... more info

Pasta Primavera — Have you heard of MGMT?  Just kidding…I’m pretty sure everyone has…and some times a little too much.  Their track “Kids” has been covered and remixed a bazillion times, but when Pet Shop Boys take their turn, I take notice.  They t... more info

Guardian Music — The music industry and everyone's favourite clip site are getting into a tussle over the money generated by music videos. So now that Viva La Vida (extended version) has been taken down will it still be possible to enjoy yourself?1. Don't listen to a... more info

Pop Justice — Friday night's Pet Shop Boys playback and Q&A session at the ICA was lots of fun. Due to security measures... more info